The Journal of Sulaimani Medical College (JSMC) is a reputable, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing medical science and clinical practice. As an official publication of the College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, JSMC serves as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and health professionals to share evidence-based knowledge and innovations in all medical disciplines.
Focus and Scope
JSMC publishes a wide range of scholarly contributions including:
The journal welcomes submissions from all areas of clinical medicine, basic sciences, public health, medical education, and health policy. Our mission is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and to promote high-quality, impactful research that informs both practice and policy, with particular relevance to the regional and global healthcare landscape.
Copyright and Sponsorship
All content published in JSMC is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, unless otherwise stated. Authors retain full copyright of their work while granting JSMC a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
Authors are required to disclose any sponsorship, institutional funding, or financial support associated with their research. All such disclosures will be transparently published within the article to ensure editorial integrity.
History and Archiving
Founded as a quarterly journal, JSMC has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the academic and medical community. Beginning in 2025, JSMC will adopt a biannual publication schedule, focusing on enhanced editorial quality, rigorous peer review, and timely dissemination of findings.
JSMC is committed to long-term content preservation. All articles are archived in secure digital repositories and supported by the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archiving systems to ensure enduring accessibility.
Privacy Statement
The Journal of Sulaimani Medical College is committed to upholding the privacy and data protection rights of all authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data collected during manuscript submission, review, and publication processes are used solely for academic and editorial purposes.
Our data protection practices comply with international standards, and personal information will not be shared with third parties without consent, except when required for peer review, indexing, or legal compliance.
For inquiries or requests regarding personal data, please contact the editorial office at [email protected]
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